Michael Dawe

Local commemoration of Queen Victoria

Last week, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 60 anniversary of her ascension…

PRIZED COW - Rosalind of Old Basing with her herdsman

A banquet for a cow

There have been many unusual events in Red Deer’s past. One of…

PRIZED COW - Rosalind of Old Basing with her herdsman
PLAYING HOST - Red Deer's Centrium during the Labatt's Brier

City gearing up for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts

From Feb. 18th to 26th, Red Deer will be the proud host…

PLAYING HOST - Red Deer's Centrium during the Labatt's Brier

Strong Scottish roots in Central Alberta

Today, Jan. 25th, is Robert Burns Day, which commemorates the birth of…

NEW LANDMARK - Pictured is an architects' sketch of the proposed new post office for Red Deer

New landmarks for Red Deer

On Jan. 16, 1912, 100 years ago, Red Deer got the exciting…

NEW LANDMARK - Pictured is an architects' sketch of the proposed new post office for Red Deer

A look back at the year 1992 in Red Deer

Another new year is now well upon us. While this is generally…

Challenging times for Red Deer in 1937

The 1930s are well remembered as the decade of the Great Depression.…

GOOD TIMES- Smith and Gaetz Block on the corner of Ross St. and Gaetz Ave.

Prosperous times for New Year’s, 1912 in Red Deer

The start of a New Year is often a time for expressions…

GOOD TIMES- Smith and Gaetz Block on the corner of Ross St. and Gaetz Ave.
HEART OF DOWNTOWN- The Old Red Deer Court House on Ross St. c. 1986.

Looking back to the Christmas of 1986

Another Christmas will soon be upon us. Since this is often a…

HEART OF DOWNTOWN- The Old Red Deer Court House on Ross St. c. 1986.

Meanings behind local place names

Place names are a very important part of our lives. They provide…

MILESTONE- First Christian Reformed Church in the Morrisroe subdivision

First Christian church marks key milestone

This past Monday, Dec. 5, was an important annual event for the…

MILESTONE- First Christian Reformed Church in the Morrisroe subdivision
EARLY DAYS- W.E. Lord General Motors dealership on the northwest corner of Gaetz Ave. and 49 St.

Marking the Centennial of Chevrolet

This year marks an important milestone in the history of the North…

EARLY DAYS- W.E. Lord General Motors dealership on the northwest corner of Gaetz Ave. and 49 St.

Red Deer River Canyon’s bid to become a national park

This year marks the centennial of Parks Canada, the world’s oldest parks…

REMINDERS OF HOME- Distribution of Red Cross parcels at Stalag VIII B near Lamsdorf

Stories of local prisoners of war

Remembrance Day is only two days away. It is a time when…

REMINDERS OF HOME- Distribution of Red Cross parcels at Stalag VIII B near Lamsdorf

Marking the centennial of municipal planning

Albertans live in an increasingly urbanized society. Consequently, they are concerned with…

EARLY DAYS- Yung Hing Fong with his three children

Red Deer’s Chinese Canadians

This month marks an important centennial for a large portion of the…

EARLY DAYS- Yung Hing Fong with his three children
Michael Dawe

Remembering Ethel Taylor’s local legacy

The evening of Oct. 18, 1961 marked a very important milestone in…

Michael Dawe
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY- Red Deer Bottling plant on the corner of Gaetz Ave. and 48 St. south of the Eaton's Department Store

Red Deer Bottling celebrates 100th anniversary

This year marks an important milestone in the business history of the…

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY- Red Deer Bottling plant on the corner of Gaetz Ave. and 48 St. south of the Eaton's Department Store
EARLY PERFORMERS- Cast of Picturesque Red Deer at the Rex (Lyric) Theatre on Ross St. c. 1920.

History of Red Deer’s Lyric Theatre

The official opening of the City Centre Stage by Central Alberta Theatre…

EARLY PERFORMERS- Cast of Picturesque Red Deer at the Rex (Lyric) Theatre on Ross St. c. 1920.

Honouring the achievements of the Twilight Homes Foundation

On Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. a special event will be taking…